Current High School Seniors
Follow These Steps to Join the PROMISE Program (2 Years of Free Tuition)
To recieve the PROMISE benefits, students must be a first-time college student(never have attempted units from any college-excludes dual enrollment), a high school graduate(or equivalent), and meet California residency or eligible for a residency waiver(AB 540).
The North Orange PROMISE Fee Waiver covers two academic years (Fall to Spring).
STEP 1: Apply to Fullerton College
Apply to Fullerton College to receive your Fullerton College Banner ID and gain access to MyGateway.
Click here to apply to Fullerton College
Click the button below if you need assistance applying to Fullerton College.
Unsure About Your Major or Career Goals?
The SuperStrong Interest Assessment is a great tool to use when exploring careers and majors. It is helpful to complete before meeting with a counselor as the conversation revolves around your major choice.
You do not need your Fullerton College ID and do not have to meet with a counselor for this free assessment.
STEP 2: Complete the Fullerton College Orientation
Learn valuable things about Fullerton College and it’s services and how to receive assistance with your educational planning.
The orientation can be accessed by logging into MyGateway 
using your new Banner ID, click the “Fullerton” tab, click “New and Returning Students”, and then click “Fullerton College Orientation”.
Once you pass the quiz and the Orientation is complete, there will be check marks under each tab.
Please note that you must pass the quiz at the end of the orientation to satisfy this requirement.
Note: If you took or are going to take Counseling 140 you will be completing this step through that course
STEP 3: Complete a Financial Aid Application
Financial aid application (FAFSA or CA Dream ACT) on file with Fullerton College.
This includes any verification documents requested by the Fullerton College Financial Aid Office.
The 2024/2025 FAFSA and CA Dream Act open December 1st!
This is a requirement for students who started Fullerton College during the Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 semesters
or
for students interested in starting at Fullerton College in Fall 2024!
After submitting a Financial Aid Application, the Financial Aid office may request additional information. Log in to the financial aid verification page linked below in order to complete further requirements after submitting a financial aid application.
For Financial Aid Assistance, join our Future Hornet Saturdays! https://bit.ly/futurehornet
STEP 4: Have a Student Education Program Plan (SEPP)
Virtual counseling sessions will be offered for your school starting in April.
Please complete the following form: https://bit.ly/FCadvise to sign up for your counseling session.
Please complete the steps that are sent to your email prior to your counseling session.
STEP 5: Sign the PROMISE Agreement
Sign the Promise agreement to officially become a Promise Student at Fullerton College!
The Promise Agreement will be available for students to sign starting this April 2024. Please check your email for updates from the Promise Team.
Step 6: Attend S.T.A.R.T
S.T.A.R.T. is a mandatory one day event where you will meet FC staff, register for Fall 2024 classes, learn about different student services programs, and much more!
Sign up through your Promise Checklist or Click Below.
*During this event you will receive assistance with registering for courses
We are here to help!
Contact us via emial, texting services, and connect with us throgh social media.
Email: outreach@fullcoll.edu
Texting Service Number: (714) 278-4306 / M-F 8am-4pm
Instagram: @fullcoll_outreach